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Client Success Stories

The BTEP is an absolutely amazing platform for companies in need of legal work. They were always communicating and catering to our needs as a company. They never pushed us to make quick decisions. Moreover, the BTEP acted as if they were a “real” law firm. James Wigoda and Professor Schlesinger took an interest in learning our business model and industry. Even when considering a law firm, that is one of the factors we as a company would look for, and that was the first thing the BTEP made sure to accomplish. The BTEP is an absolutely amazing program for a start-up corporation... James Wigoda, now a graduate of John Marshall, and his father’s firm are currently our corporate attorney’s.”

Ryan Meczyk
Norman Distribution

The law student/counselors and Professor Michael Schlesinger have been very responsive and kept us in the loop with what was going on. The law student-counselors were outstanding. They were responsive to our needs, took the time to meet with us and gain an in-depth understanding of the issues and worked to get an amicable solution for all parties involved. The students were driven and enthused, excited and engaged.”

Marlene Allen, Ph.D.
Project Hope

They were wonderful! And we appreciated everyone’s dedication and hard work. As a small, not-for-profit, it was very appreciated!”

Jenny Lamb
Lil' Buds

Originally, LTS Chicago had sought out the legal counsel of the Business Transactions Externship Program at John Marshall Law School prior to making some modifications to our current organizational structure which would have changed the way we would conduct business. After several conversations and due diligence on both ends, we decided the proposed changes to our structure would not be as beneficial as we may have initially thought. Once that was decided, the law student-counselors at the BTEP reviewed our plans and current client contracts. At that point, the law student/counselors went to work rewriting our contracts modifying the format and other language to better suit our needs. Working with Professor Schlesinger and the law student/counselors of the Business Transactions Externship Program at John Marshall Law School was an absolute pleasure. The value they were able to add to our business by providing legal expertise, counsel, and by amending our client contracts have been of immense benefit. Our business now evokes a more professional image with simplified contracts and written in easy to understand language. We have directly seen the benefits of the BTEP’s work as we are now receiving few requests to amend our contracts, because our clients are more comfortable with them as presented. Overall, the BTEP law student counselors were responsive, proficient and extremely knowledgeable regarding our industry and business in particular. The final product they delivered was professional, concise and provided all of the necessary provisions and protection we needed. Our company certainly intends to seek out the assistance of the BTEP in the future, because we trust them to address any of the legal needs we may require.”

Chris DuCharme
Live to Support

The purpose of these stories is to inform the public about the scope of the pro bono business and transactional legal services the business transactions externship program provides, and they should not be construed to suggest or guarantee a similar outcome in any other matter. Results depend on a variety of factors unique to each matter.